Lots, Lots and More Lots

Well, we are definitely selling our lots that we bought earlier this year. We have really struggled with it, but when we finally made the united decision to sell, it was like a peace came over us and we feel really good about it. We have been looking at lots in my hometown (about 20 minutes from here) for a while, now- but we have not told anyone about it- not my family or friends. We just wanted to see what panned out before we said anything- especially to my family, because they have been dying for us to come back out that way. We knew we had to find some lots near the highway so that B's commute wouldn't be so bad. We wanted to be in a neighborhood, too. Well- we found some lots a little while ago and have been back out there to see them and measure them and we even managed to meet several other couples who live there and they all love it. There are only 4 occupied houses there and there are 4 spec houses for sale. We had several lots to choose from and we found 2 next to each other that we really liked. Together they added up to 1.56 acres and they cost about $60,000 less total than the 1 acre lot that we had bought earlier. We put an offer in today and the developer counter-offered and we countered again and they will let us know tommorrow if they decide to accept it. We aren't willing to go any higher because we're buying 2 lots and we know what the other lots have sold for, so we offered 10% off the asking price and we feel like that's fair. The school system is really good out there and so we would be able to take them out of private school and save a buttload of money there, too. If everything goes through, I'll post some pictures of the lots and the 9-acre natural area with the river and playground and walking trails. BTW- our lots are directly next to the natural area so we wouldn't need to build a playground, either. We also love my parents church out there- the music could use a little updating, and that will come, but their children's program is the best we've seen, handsdown. At this point, that is the top priority. Plus the Sunday School class we would be in is so much fun and the people in there are really down-to-earth. The preacher is great, too. And babysitters would also be plentiful there between my family and all the people I know out there. We'll see. If they reject our offer we will have to step back and look at everything again. I should know by tommorrow night- so I'll update then!! This week-end it's just me and Emmaline. Brian and Annelise left for the lake. Brian is going to be wiring our new dock and I figured he would get more done with Emmaline at home. She is very attached to him, lately. We went to McDonald's for supper, so for now she is a happy camper. I hope I sleep tonight with her in the bed. It's like sleeping with a donkey/helicopter. Man she is all over the bed. Well- I'll update later! Hope everyone has a great week-end!